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Migrant Food workers deserve permanent residency in Canada

Toronto – July 10, 2026 – Under the Agri-Food Pilot Program, thousands of migrant food workers, including many UFCW members, were able to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Now, with the pilot finished, migrant food workers have very few options to build a life in Canada. In addition, thousands of workers who applied are stuck in immigration limbo. UFCW Canada is demanding that the federal government provide a permanent federal pathway to allow migrant food workers to obtain permanent residency.

Loblaw Superstore and DC members ratify new agreement – UFCW 247

Surrey, B.C. – July 9, 2026 – UFCW Local 247 members working at Loblaw Superstores and Distribution Centres across BC have voted overwhelmingly in favour of accepting a new tentative agreement with their employer.

Members at Recycan achieve new contract – UFCW 1991-P

Repentigny, Que. – July 8, 2026 – UFCW Canada Local 1991-P members working at Recycan Inc. have achieved a new collective agreement that delivers improvements to wages, pensions, premiums, and more.

New “Land of the Original People” mural unveiled at UFCW Local 1006A union office

Woodbridge, Ont. – July 6, 2026 – UFCW Canada congratulates UFCW Local 1006A on the unveiling the Land of the Original People mural by Indigenous artist Philip Cote at their head offices in Woodbridge.

Extreme heat is a growing workplace emergency

Toronto – July 3, 2026 – As the heat of summer intensifies, extreme heat is becoming even more of a deadly workplace hazard. Across all working sectors — especially agriculture, food processing, hospitality, and kitchens — workers face growing risks to their health and lives.